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Directory — Collegial executive of the Republic (1795–1799)
The five-headed executive instituted by the Constitution of Year III; unstable and discredited, it was overthrown by the coup of 18 Brumaire. (Editorial synthesis)
2 holders of the Directory are recorded: Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès (in 1799, Brumaire) and Paul Barras (from 1795 to 1799, Brumaire).
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